NBA: Nets run winning streak to 11 by beating Hornets again
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Nets run winning streak to 11 by beating Hornets again

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Kyrie Irving poured in 28 points and Kevin Durant had 23 as the Brooklyn Nets won their 11th game in a row by routing the host Charlotte Hornets 123-106 on Saturday night. The Nets began their winning streak by beating the Hornets 122-116 in Brooklyn on Dec. 7, but Saturday’s meeting had a more comfortable margin. Brooklyn’s high-scoring duo had plenty of help as Nic Claxton and Royce O’Neale both racked up 14 points, Yuta Watanabe had 11 and T.J. Warren added 10. The Hornets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night to begin a four-game homestand, but they’ve lost six of their last seven home games overall.

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Charlotte hosts Houston, looks to stop home losing streak
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Charlotte hosts Houston, looks to stop home losing streak

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Houston Rockets vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -6; over/under is 218.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts Houston looking to end its seven-game home slide. The Rockets average 112.9 points per game, 0.1 fewer than the 113.0 the Hornets allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Hornets: 1-9, averaging 103.7 points, 44.1 rebounds, 24.7 …

Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak
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Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak

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Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland seeks to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Cavaliers take on Utah. The Cavaliers score 121.7 points per game, 2.4 more points than the 119.3 the Jazz give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 8-2, averaging 118.4 points, 44.8 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 8.8 steals and 3.3 …

Lauri Markkanen scores 21 points to lead Jazz to 105-94 win over Nets
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Lauri Markkanen scores 21 points to lead Jazz to 105-94 win over Nets

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NEW YORK — Lauri Markkanen scored 21 points, Collin Sexton and Svi Mykhailiuk each had 18 points, and the Utah Jazz beat the Brooklyn Nets 105-94 on Saturday night. John Collins finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds while Jordan Clarkson chipped in 16 points for a struggling Utah team that had lost 12 of its previous 15 games. Cam …

James scores 32, Lakers sweep 2-game set against Kings with 103-99 win
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James scores 32, Lakers sweep 2-game set against Kings with 103-99 win

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — LeBron James had 32 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 103-99 to sweep a two-game set on Saturday. Trailing 101-99 with 12 seconds left, the Kings had a chance to tie after Anthony Davis missed two free throws but squandered the opportunity after they couldn’t secure the rebound. Kings: Head coach Mike Brown …

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings
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NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings

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Santi Aldama scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Memphis Grizzlies, who drained a franchise-best 27 3-pointers to overwhelm the visiting Golden State Warriors 144-93 on Thursday. Lakers 113, Kings 100 LeBron James had 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists while breaking the NBA record for regular-season minutes, helping Los Angeles beat the Sacramento Kings 113-100. De’Aaron …

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT
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NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT

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Jamal Murray scored a team-high 28 points and hit the go-ahead hoop with 8.6 seconds remaining as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Sacramento Kings 130-129 for a dramatic road win on Monday night. Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox was the game’s leading scorer with 29 points, while Domantas Sabonis had 28 to go with 14 rebounds, six assists and three steals. 76ers …

NBA Cup: Giannis stars in Milwaukee Bucks’ win against Atalanta Hawks, to face Oklahoma City Thunder in final
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NBA Cup: Giannis stars in Milwaukee Bucks’ win against Atalanta Hawks, to face Oklahoma City Thunder in final

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Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds on Saturday to spark the Milwaukee Bucks into the NBA Cup final with a 110-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. We’ve got to keep playing together and hope we get better.” Two Jalen Johnson dunks late in the third quarter gave the Hawks an 83-82 lead entering the fourth. The game …

NBA roundup: Celtics downs Pistons for 12th straight time; Kings edges past Pelicans
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NBA roundup: Celtics downs Pistons for 12th straight time; Kings edges past Pelicans

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Payton Pritchard came off the bench to score a game-high 27 points and deliver 10 assists, leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-99 win over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Kings 111, Pelicans 109 Domantas Sabonis had 32 points and 20 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 16 of his 29 points in the third quarter and visiting Sacramento beat New …

Memphis puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn
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Memphis puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -10.5; over/under is 227 BOTTOM LINE: Memphis hosts Brooklyn looking to prolong its six-game home winning streak. Brooklyn ranks last in the Eastern Conference recording 38.0 rebounds per game led by Nic Claxton averaging 7.8. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 9-1, averaging 126.7 points, 46.9 rebounds, …

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid comes back to help 76ers beat Bulls; Warriors edge past Timberwolves
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NBA roundup: Joel Embiid comes back to help 76ers beat Bulls; Warriors edge past Timberwolves

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Joel Embiid returned from a seven-game absence to provide 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers held off the host Chicago Bulls for a 108-100 win in the NBA on Sunday afternoon. Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 25 points, with CJ McCollum adding 19, Dejounte Murray racking up 18 points and 11 assists and Yves Missi …

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
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NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points

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Jordan Poole scored 39 points to help the host Washington Wizards overcome Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points and beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday to end its 16-game losing streak. Pistons 120, Knicks 111 Cade Cunningham finished with 29 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds to lead Detroit to its first win over host New York in 17 tries. …

NBA roundup: Trae Young’s trey in OT lifts Hawks past Lakers
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NBA roundup: Trae Young’s trey in OT lifts Hawks past Lakers

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Trae Young hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime, helping the Atlanta Hawks beat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 134-132 on Friday. 76ers 102, Magic 94 Paul George scored 21 points and handed out nine assists as the 76ers topped Orlando to earn a split of the teams’ two-game home series in Philadelphia. Celtics 111, Bucks 105 …

Magic beat Nets 100-92 for 2nd win over Brooklyn in 3 days
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Magic beat Nets 100-92 for 2nd win over Brooklyn in 3 days

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NEW YORK — Franz Wagner had 20 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and two blocks, and the Orlando Magic claimed their sixth straight win, and second in three days over the Nets, with a 100-92 victory against Brooklyn on Sunday. Goga Bitadze added 12 points and 13 rebounds, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 16 points and Wendell Carter Jr. had 14 points …

Jalen Johnson scores 20 points, Hawks hang on to beat Hornets 107-104 for 3rd straight win
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Jalen Johnson scores 20 points, Hawks hang on to beat Hornets 107-104 for 3rd straight win

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jalen Johnson had 20 points and nine assists, De’Andre Hunter added 18 points and the Atlanta Hawks handed the Charlotte Hornets their fifth straight loss 107-104 on Saturday night. Miller’s 3-pointer cut Atlanta’s lead to one, but Hunter answered with two free throws with 9.7 seconds left. Charlotte has been without centers Mark Williams and Nick Richards …

Magic play the Nets, seek 6th straight victory
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Magic play the Nets, seek 6th straight victory

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Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando will attempt to prolong its five-game win streak with a victory against Brooklyn. Brooklyn is at the bottom of the Eastern Conference scoring 11.9 fast break points per game. TOP PERFORMERS: Cameron Thomas is scoring 24.7 points per game and averaging 3.2 rebounds for the Nets. …

Hornets take on the Hawks on 4-game slide
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Hornets take on the Hawks on 4-game slide

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Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -3.5; over/under is 227 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte heads into the matchup with Atlanta after losing four straight games. The Hornets score 107.7 points per game, 12.5 fewer points than the 120.2 the Hawks allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Hornets: 2-8, averaging 105.6 points, 46.0 rebounds, …

Trail Blazers beat Kings 115-106 to stay alive in NBA Cup
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Trail Blazers beat Kings 115-106 to stay alive in NBA Cup

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Deandre Ayton had 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Anfernee Simons added 21 points and nine assists and Deni Avdija had 20 points and nine rebounds for the Blazers. Takeaways Kings: Sacramento lost despite attempting five …

Hornets take on the Knicks on 3-game skid
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Hornets take on the Knicks on 3-game skid

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New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -7; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte comes into the matchup against New York after losing three straight games. The Hornets average 16.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 14.7 per game the Knicks give …

Tyrese Martin scores a career-high 30 points, leading the Nets past the Suns 127-117
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Tyrese Martin scores a career-high 30 points, leading the Nets past the Suns 127-117

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PHOENIX — Tyrese Martin scored a career-high 30 points, Dennis Schroder added 29 and the injury-depleted Brooklyn Nets beat the Phoenix Suns 127-117 on Wednesday night. The Nets were without several key players, including leading scorer Cam Thomas and forwards Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney. Takeaways Nets: Brooklyn looked just fine without Thomas, who is averaging nearly 25 points per …

Booker and Phoenix take on Brooklyn in non-conference action
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Booker and Phoenix take on Brooklyn in non-conference action

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -7; over/under is 220.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Brooklyn Nets take on the Phoenix Suns in a non-conference matchup. The Nets average 111.6 points per game, 2.0 fewer than the 113.6 the Suns allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 4-6, averaging 111.9 points, 42.9 rebounds, 26.1 …

Franz Wagner helps Magic overcome 44 points by LaMelo Ball to beat Hornets 95-84
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Franz Wagner helps Magic overcome 44 points by LaMelo Ball to beat Hornets 95-84

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Franz Wagner scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Orlando Magic withstood a 44-point performance by the Hornets’ LaMelo Ball to beat short-handed Charlotte 95-84 on Monday night. Moritz Wagner and Cole Anthony each had 16 points and eight rebounds off the bench, and Jonathan Isaac knocked down three fourth-quarter corner 3s …

Miller scores 38 and Ball adds 35 to lead Hornets past Pistons 123-121 in OT
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Miller scores 38 and Ball adds 35 to lead Hornets past Pistons 123-121 in OT

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brandon Miller scored eight of his career-high 38 points in overtime, and the Charlotte Hornets hung on to beat the Detroit Pistons 123-121 on Thursday night. Miller was 8 for 12 from 3-point range — two of those coming in overtime — and LaMelo Ball had 35 points and nine assists before fouling out one second into …

NBA roundup: Cavs make it 12-0 with win over Bulls
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Cavs make it 12-0 with win over Bulls

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points and Evan Mobley had a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers remained undefeated with a 119-113 win against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Nets 107, Pelicans 105 Cam Thomas scored 17 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 32.9 seconds remaining, and visiting Brooklyn handed New Orleans its …

DeRozan scores 34, Kings rally to win in OT 127-118, ending Suns’ win streak at 7
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DeRozan scores 34, Kings rally to win in OT 127-118, ending Suns’ win streak at 7

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PHOENIX — DeMar DeRozan scored the Kings’ first eight points in overtime and Sacramento snapped the Phoenix Suns’ winning streak at seven with a 127-118 win Sunday night. The Suns led through the fourth quarter until Keegan Murray tipped in his own missed shot with 3.9 seconds to play to give Sacramento a one-point lead. But Murray committed a foul …

NBA roundup: Cavaliers stay perfect, stun Nets for 11-0 start to the season
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Cavaliers stay perfect, stun Nets for 11-0 start to the season

The Hindu  

Evan Mobley collected 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers, who trailed by 13 early in the fourth quarter, extended its season-opening winning streak to 11 games with a 105-100 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. Donovan Mitchell added 22 points and Darius Garland contributed 20, and Cleveland outscored the Nets 35-18 in the fourth …

Brandon Miller’s putback at the buzzer lifts Hornets to dramatic 108-107 victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Brandon Miller’s putback at the buzzer lifts Hornets to dramatic 108-107 victory

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brandon Miller scored off an offensive rebound at the buzzer to lift Charlotte Hornets to a thrilling 108-107 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Ronald Holland picked up the loose ball and drove from halfcourt for a go-ahead layup with 6.3 seconds left to give the Pistons the lead, stunning the home crowd. Takeaways Pistons: …

Nets Dominate Grizzlies in Thrilling Game
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nets Dominate Grizzlies in Thrilling Game

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The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 106-104 on Monday night. Dennis Schroder and Cam Johnson each scored 20 points, with Schroder adding 3 assists and Johnson having 2 rebounds. The Nets evened their record at 4-4, while the Grizzlies had won their last two games. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 15 points, while Ja Morant had 25 …

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte

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The Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-103 in a rematch of the season. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points, while Derrick White added 18 points and eight rebounds. LaMelo Ball had 36 points for the Hornets, but he was fouled out for the second straight game. The Celtics improved to 6-1, while the Hornets remain winless at …

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller

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The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 119-116 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in Minneapolis. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 29 points, while Julius Randle contributed 23 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. The Timberwolves earned their third win in the past four games, extending their winning streak to four games.

Celtics Pull Away in Thriller, Excluding Two Hornets Players
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celtics Pull Away in Thriller, Excluding Two Hornets Players

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The Boston Celtics pulled away from a heated game against the Charlotte Hornets, winning 124-109. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 32 points and 11 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added 25 points. The Hornets were led by LaMelo Ball with 31 points, but they were unable to overcome the Celtics' championship-caliber defense.

Nets Dominate Grizzlies in Thrilling Game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nets Dominate Grizzlies in Thrilling Game

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The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 119-106 on Wednesday night. Dennis Schroder had a stellar performance with 33 points and eight assists, while Cam Thomas added 19 points and the Nets dominated the paint with 58-46 points in the paint. Despite Memphis's attempts to slow down the pace, the Nets forced 22 turnovers and secured the victory.

Nuggets Dominate Nets in Thrilling Overtime Battle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets Dominate Nets in Thrilling Overtime Battle

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The Denver Nuggets defeated the Brooklyn Nets 144-139 in overtime on Tuesday in New York. Nikola Jokic had a triple-double with 29 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists, while Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon scored 24 points apiece. The Nuggets won in OT for the second consecutive night, extending their winning streak to three games.

Young's 38 Points Lead Hawks to Victory over Hornets
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Young's 38 Points Lead Hawks to Victory over Hornets

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Young shines for the Hawks, leading them to a 125-120 victory against the Hornets. Ball shines brightly for Charlotte, scoring 34 points and setting a new career high with nine 3-pointers. Young's clutch 3-pointer gives the Hawks the lead back in the final minutes, and he consistently provides baskets or big plays for the Hawks throughout the game.

Hornets Bounce Back from Ankle Injury to Defeat Rockets
2 months ago

Hornets Bounce Back from Ankle Injury to Defeat Rockets

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LaMelo Ball shines for the Hornets, leading them to a 110-105 victory over the Rockets. Ball had a triple-double with 34 points, 11 assists, and 2 free throws. Grant Williams made a crucial 3-pointer with 40 seconds left to secure the win for the Hornets. Houston's offense dominated the game, shooting 36.9% from the field and 44.7% from three-point range. …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Pacers cruise past Knicks, send series to Game 7
7 months ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Pacers cruise past Knicks, send series to Game 7

The Hindu  

Pascal Siakam recorded 25 points, seven rebounds and five assists and the Indiana Pacers forced a Game 7 with a stellar 116-103 victory over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference second-round series on Friday in Indianapolis. We’ve got to be ready to go.” The Pacers led by as many as 23 points in Game 6 after the series …

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series. Jaylen Brown added 27 for the Celtics, who can close out Cleveland with a win in Game 5 on Wednesday night at home. Thunder 100 - 96 …

Knicks top Nets 111-107, earn home-court advantage in 1st round of playoffs and stay alive for No. 2
8 months, 1 week ago

Knicks top Nets 111-107, earn home-court advantage in 1st round of playoffs and stay alive for No. 2

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NEW YORK — The New York Knicks will be at Madison Square Garden to begin the first round of the playoffs. Jalen Brunson had 30 points and 11 assists after a slow start, OG Anunoby scored all of his 15 points in the third quarter and the Knicks beat the Brooklyn Nets 111-107 on Friday night, clinching home-court advantage in …

Barrett, Raptors take on the Nets
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Barrett, Raptors take on the Nets

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Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Nets -10; over/under is 220 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Brooklyn and Toronto square off on Wednesday. The Nets’ 13.4 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.3 fewer made shots on average than the 13.7 per game the Raptors allow. The Raptors average …

Mavericks beat Hornets 130-104 as Luka Doncic scores 39 in triple-double
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mavericks beat Hornets 130-104 as Luka Doncic scores 39 in triple-double

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Luka Doncic had 39 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Dallas Mavericks continued their surge heading into the postseason, beating the Charlotte Hornets 130-104 on Tuesday night for their 15th win in 17 games. Daniel Gafford scored 26 points and Kyrie Irving added 18 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for the Mavericks, who are …

Nets rally to beat Pistons 113-103 behind Cam Thomas’ 32 points
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Nets rally to beat Pistons 113-103 behind Cam Thomas’ 32 points

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NEW YORK — Cam Thomas scored 32 points and the Brooklyn Nets rallied with a big fourth quarter for a 113-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. In the stretch, Clowney drilled a corner 3 right in front of the Brooklyn bench, which was followed shortly thereafter by Nic Claxton’s two-handed alley-oop jam that cut Detroit’s lead to …

Jayson Tatum, Sam Hauser each score 25 as Celtics beat Hornets 118-104 for 11th win in 13 games
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jayson Tatum, Sam Hauser each score 25 as Celtics beat Hornets 118-104 for 11th win in 13 games

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Sam Hauser poured in 25 points on seven 3s and the Boston Celtics avenged an early season loss to the Charlotte Hornets with a 118-104 victory on Monday night. Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points and Derrick White had 19 points and nine rebounds for the Celtics, who’ve won 11 …

Brooklyn faces Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight victory
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Brooklyn faces Los Angeles, seeks 4th straight victory

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets New York; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn heads into a matchup with Los Angeles as winners of three games in a row. The Lakers average 117.7 points per game, 4.2 more than the 113.5 the Nets allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Nets: 4-6, averaging 107.6 points, 43.5 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 7.3 …

NBA roundup: Hawks shed 30-point deficit to edge Celtics
8 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Hawks shed 30-point deficit to edge Celtics

The Hindu  

Dejounte Murray scored 19 points, dished out 15 assists and made the go-ahead basket with one minute left to help Atlanta Hawks overcome a 30-point deficit and stun the visiting Boston Celtics 120-118 on Monday. Rockets 110, Trail Blazers 92 Jalen Green scored 27 points, including 12 during a decisive third-quarter run, to help Houston overcome a sluggish start and …

Hot-shooting Murray’s 28 points power Hawks past Bridges, Hornets 132-91
9 months ago

Hot-shooting Murray’s 28 points power Hawks past Bridges, Hornets 132-91

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ATLANTA — Dejounte Murray made a season-high seven 3-pointers while scoring 28 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-91 on Saturday night to strengthen their hold on the final spot in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. Murray was 7 of 9 on 3s and set a season high with 12 assists as he continued to handle lead …

Celtics defeat Pistons behind Brown’s 31 points and White’s triple-double.
9 months ago

Celtics defeat Pistons behind Brown’s 31 points and White’s triple-double.

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BOSTON — Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94. TIMBERWOLVES 114, JAZZ 104 SALT LAKE CITY, — Anthony Edwards had 32 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to lead the Minnesota over the Utah 114-104. KNICKS 119, WARRIORS 112 SAN FRANCISCO, — …

Booker scores 21, Suns use balanced scoring and hold off 4th quarter rally to beat Hornets 107-96
9 months, 1 week ago

Booker scores 21, Suns use balanced scoring and hold off 4th quarter rally to beat Hornets 107-96

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Devin Booker led a balanced Phoenix attack with 21 points and 11 assists as the Suns beat the Charlotte Hornets 107-96 on Friday night for their fourth win in six games. “That’s the name of the game for us,” said Kevin Durant, had 13 points and was one of six Suns in double figures. Phoenix led by …

Hornets take on the Suns in non-conference action
9 months, 1 week ago

Hornets take on the Suns in non-conference action

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Phoenix Suns vs. Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Suns -9.5; over/under is 217.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte and Phoenix square off in non-conference action. The Hornets average 11.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer makes per game than the Suns give up. The Suns average 12.0 made 3-pointers per game this …

NBA Roundup: Wolves top Clippers after Kawhi Leonard’s exit
9 months, 1 week ago

NBA Roundup: Wolves top Clippers after Kawhi Leonard’s exit

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards scored 37 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 28 and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves ended a two-game skid on Tuesday by rallying for a 118-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, who lost Kawhi Leonard after one quarter. Celtics 123, Jazz 107 Jayson Tatum tossed in a game-high 38 points and Derrick White made 7 of 11 3-point attempts and …

Clippers lose Russell Westbrook to broken hand in blowout victory over Wizards
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers lose Russell Westbrook to broken hand in blowout victory over Wizards

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — James Harden scored 21 of his 28 points in the second quarter and Los Angeles beat the Washington Wizards 140-115 on Friday night in a game marred by the loss of Clippers guard Russell Westbrook to a fractured left hand. CELTICS 138, MAVERICKS 110 BOSTON — Jayson Tatum made five 3-pointers and scored 32 points and Boston …

Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victory
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victory

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks apparently just needed the All-Star break to discover how to play winning basketball under new coach Doc Rivers. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points, Damian Lillard had 23 and Bobby Portis added 21 as the Bucks pounded the Charlotte Hornets 123-85 on Tuesday night for their most lopsided victory of the season. “Coming back from the …

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